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Mary SEMPLE Obituary
SEMPLE, Mary Mary Semple, born May 26th 1920, passed away quietly at Delta View Life Centre on Oct. 28th, 2017. If you knew Mary, you would know that this was the only thing that she did quietly in her entire life. Mary spent her early years plotting to escape the Irish boarding school system. At age 18, WWII answered her dreams and she joined the Air Force. The war served up a dashing Canadian Lieutenant (Bruce) and Mary became a war bride. She had 5 children: Isobel (Tom), Bob (Donna), Vicki (Harold), Marilyn (John), Bruce (Colleen) and was a full time mom before beginning a career in real estate in Vancouver. She started her own real estate company, "Oceana Properties" and became legendary enough to be known as "The Kerrisdale Dragon", a moniker and style that she wore proudly her entire life. She was on the executive of both The Brock House Society and The Oakridge Senior's Centre. Mary's passions were family, finance, gardening, … and being controversial. She loved a good argument and was always opinionated and feisty. Mary proudly leaves behind her 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mary's enduring Irish spirit will be greatly missed. Burial will be at The Gardens of Gethsemani, in Surrey on Nov 9th followed at 1:00 p.m. by a Memorial Tea at 21 Georgia Wynd, Tsawwassen. Gardens of Gethsemani 604-531-2141
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Published by Vancouver Courier from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2017.
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Susila Bryant
November 1, 2017
To the family and friends of Mary, I send my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Having been licensed in 1977, with Ker & Ker Limited, and then joining Christine Dexter on 8 November, 1985, I remember Mary well. Feisty, indeed, Mary was, with a great deal of work accomplished. I pray for peace for her soul. From God we come, and to God we return.
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